Salem, Virginia’s Best Intensive Outpatient Program for Addiction

Intensive outpatient programming (IOP) is designed to provide clients with structured care that is more intensive than traditional outpatient therapy but less intensive than residential treatment. This program meets three hours a day, three days a week. 

• The evening IOP at Salem and Blacksburg meets Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 6-9 p.m. 

The time a client spends in IOP is based on their specific needs; however, the average programming length includes 18-24 sessions.  

Men and women ages 18 and older are eligible to receive Substance Use IOP services at Mount Regis Center. Patients may use IOP as a step-up level of care from traditional outpatient therapy, or a step-down level of care from residential or partial hospitalization programming.

Adults age 18 and older are eligible to receive IOP services at Mount Regis Center. Clients may use IOP as a step-up level of care from traditional outpatient therapy or a step-down level of care from residential or partial hospitalization programming. 

Admissions to our IOP are determined on a case-by-case basis, but typically, prospective clients must be struggling with at least one of the following: 

• Continues to use drugs or alcohol despite negative consequences 
• Lacks understanding of the disease model of addiction 
• Lacks relapse prevention skills 
• Is facing family, legal, and/or employment problems due to addiction 
• Does not require a more restrictive level of care 

Intensive outpatient programming at Mount Regis Center is tailored for individuals who are battling addiction concerns. However, clients who are also suffering from certain co-occurring mental health conditions may receive tailored care in our IOP. 

Group therapy is the foundation of our intensive outpatient program. These sessions are led by counselors and give clients an opportunity to give support to and receive support from one another. Examples of the topics that may be covered in these sessions include: 

• Disease model of addiction recovery
• Early recovery strategies 
• Relapse prevention 
• Relationship issues in recovery 
• Stress management  
• Communication skills 

Clients who take part in our intensive outpatient program can also receive individual therapy and family therapy on an as-needed or as-requested basis. 

At Mount Regis Center, we also offer a virtual IOP for adults age 18 and older who are struggling with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health concerns. This program allows clients to access high-quality care from the comfort of their own home via phone and Zoom technology. 

Clients take part in our virtual intensive outpatient program three days a week for three hours each day. While the program typically lasts about eight weeks, the actual duration can vary based on individual needs and progress. 

Our virtual IOP features a range of therapeutic modalities, including: 

• Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) 

• Motivational interviewing  

• Psychoeducation and process groups 

Like with our in-person program, group therapy is the primary method of care in our virtual IOP. A certified substance abuse counselor (CSAC) guides clients in discussions, covering a range of topics related to addiction, trauma, personal values, and emotional well-being. 

Clients can enter our virtual intensive outpatient program directly without completing another level of care. All sessions will be held online throughout the course of the program. 

To learn more about our virtual IOP or how you can participate, simply call the admissions department. One of our admissions coordinators can verify your eligibility, assist you with the assessment process, and walk you through the next steps.